Short on time but big on skiing? Our long weekend ski holidays are the perfect way to escape to the mountains without committing to a full week away.
Spend three, four or five nights away, enjoy a few action-packed days on the slopes and be back home in time for work - with surprisingly little annual leave required.
At flexiski, short ski breaks are what we do. We offer flexible long weekend skiing in some of the best resorts across France, Austria, Switzerland and Norway, with a choice of hotels and catered chalets. Whether you're planning a Thursday-to-Sunday escape, stretching the weekend through to Monday or choosing dates that work around your flights, we'll help you make the most of your time in the mountains.
Make the most of a long ski weekend
When you've only got a few days away, every hour counts. Choosing the right resort can make the difference between spending your break travelling and spending it skiing.
Many of our favourite destinations for a long ski weekend are within easy reach of Geneva, Salzburg and Innsbruck airports. Resorts such as Chamonix, La Clusaz and Morzine are particularly convenient from Geneva Airport, while Austria has some excellent options within easy reach of Innsbruck and Salzburg.
We also favour accommodation that gives you quick access to the slopes. Stay close to the lifts or choose a ski-in/ski-out property and you can be clicking into your skis shortly after breakfast rather than spending valuable time crossing resort.
With well-timed travel, a ski long weekend can give you three or four days on the mountain – and depending on your flights and resort, you might even squeeze in some skiing on your arrival and/or departure day.
Why choose a long weekend skiing?
A shorter ski holiday gives you the flexibility to enjoy the mountains more often. Instead of waiting all year for one seven-night trip, you can grab a few days whenever the opportunity arises – perhaps after a big dump of fresh snow, for a weekend with friends or simply because you need another mountain fix.
A long weekend can also be a great introduction to skiing. If you're not sure whether a full week is for you, three or four nights gives you enough time to take some lessons, find your ski legs and experience everything that makes a winter holiday in the mountains so enjoyable...all without shelling out the big bucks for a week long lift pass and ski hire.
For experienced skiers, it's an opportunity to travel light, get straight onto the mountain and pack as much skiing as possible into a few days.
Find your perfect long ski weekend
From huge interconnected ski areas and high-altitude resorts to traditional Alpine villages with fantastic restaurants and apres ski, there are plenty of options for a long weekend skiing in Europe.
Tell us when you want to travel and we'll help you find the right resort and accommodation for your break. We can also arrange airport transfers, lift passes and ski hire in advance, helping you spend less of your precious weekend organising and more of it skiing.
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